Nags Head Pier 5-Day Forecast Summary
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Nags Head Pier, North Carolina. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on ENE swell at 9s — glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 9s and 9mph from the SSW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with gentle SW breeze. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Expect 2-3ft all day on ESE swell at 9s with 9mph SW winds — nothing amazing but surfable. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 18mph.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Expect 2-3ft all day on ESE swell at 8s with 9mph from the SW — nothing amazing but surfable. Afternoon breeze fills in to 21mph.